(matope) - winter giftbox event - grams, contest, advert!

[Matope]

Welcome to the Matope Winter Gift Box Event!
The theme of this event is a little different; gift boxes, which you can keep or give to friends as 'grams', and which can be exchanged for semi-customs!

There are exactly 100 boxes to be given out in this event, which will correspond to 100 semi-custom kin [zikwa excluded] which can be collected on January 1st.

If you're unfamiliar with the shop, click the image above to head over to the main thread and read up about the world of Matope and the Kimeti that inhabit it. It is especially important that you read up on the naming conventions for the world, as they are very specific, and if you do not know the rules than you might be excluded or disqualified from certain events.

This event will begin December 1st and end December 31st.

NOTE: All contests and events end at 10pm EST unless otherwise noted.

1. introduction/information
   
   you are here.
   
   
2. mistletoe/holly
   
   purchase accessories for existing kin.
   
   
3. flaffle grams
   
   weekend raffles for grams.
   
   
4. blingee constest
   
   dec 1-3.
   
   
5. mad libs contest
   
   dec 4-6.
   
   
6. poetry contest
   
   dec 7-9.
   
   
7. art contest
   
   dec 10-12.
   
   
8. snowflake contest
   
   dec 13-15.
   
   
9. carols contest
   
   dec 16-18.
   
   
10. ornament contest
    
    dec 19-21.
    
    
11. newbie free raffle
    
    dec 22-24.
    
    
12. tektek contest
    
    dec 25-27.
    
    
13. drinking contest
    
    dec 28-30.
    
    
14. cocktail raffle
    
    dec 31-jan1.
    
    
15. link button raffle
    
    put a link button in your sig for a chance at a prize.
    
    

[Matope]

For the month of December, we're selling small accessories that can be added to any existing kin in this thread in the guild.

Purchases will be open at all times, with no maximum number of accessories to be purchased -- except that you can only post for one per post, and you can only post once per kin..

More information can be found in the Mistletoe/Holly Purchasing Thread.

[Matope]

Each weekend during this event, starting Saturday morning and ending Sunday at 10pm EST, we will flaffle off 10 gift boxes in this thread is the guild.

These gift boxes will cost 10,000g each and must be given away -- these are our 'grams' for winter 2012. You will be able to specify who you wish to send them to [not yourself!] and the recipent will be able to redeem them for a semi-custom from the corresponding colorist in this thread!

More information can be found in the Gram Flaffle thread in the guild.

[Matope]

The first contest in the event, starting December 1 and ending December 3 at 8pm EST will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is take the tree, below, put it into Blingee, and make it...beautiful. However you define that.

Tree image:

Tree link:

http://i.imgur.com/vBFs4.png

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kimeti by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]MY TREE IS BLINGED OUT![/b][/size][/color]
[spoiler][img]LINKTOTREE[/img][/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event!

Entries:

Teases Entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: teases
From: senpai chan
Preference: Abbacus Rejam Phoenix Ende Blue

Chrystali entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Jun D
From: Chrys
Preference: blue/rejam/ende/phoenix/Abbacus

Aric Val entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Prima Aria
From: Aric
Preference: rejam/phoenix/ende/blue/abbacus

charLOLLI sheen entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: sproutyhead
From: lols
Preference: Rejam, Blue, Ende, Phoe, Abbs

venafydan entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: venafydan
From: cake mage
Preference: Rejam, Abbacus, and be blue, endejester, phoenix kiss

Sinbari entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Sinbari
From: Santa
Preference: Abbacus, endejester, and be blue, Rejam, phoenix kiss

Blinded By Silence entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Raquel5181993
From: your lesbionic lover, forever and always, lindsay.
Preference: abbacus - rejam - blue - phoenix - ende

EchoLimaFoxtrot entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: EchoLimaFoxtrot
From: hidden surprises
Preference: Rejam, and be blue, endejester, phoenix kiss, abbacus (although, love them all!)

fluorescein entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Appeal
From: fluo
Preference: rejam, blue, phoe, abba, ende

Muffinsbaby's entry

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If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Muffin
From: moi
Preference: End/blue/Rejam/phoenix/abbs

musicaloner7's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: musicaloner7
From: no one
Preference: Abbacus, rejam, ende, phoenix, blue

THeSLuSH

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: THeSLuSH
From: Santa
Preference: phoenix, blue, Abbacus, ende, rejam

Suishii's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Tiarana
From: master tree blinger, can't step to this
Preference: phoe/rejam/blue/ende/abbs

SilverShieldwolf's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Katsura Zanshin
From: Silver
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam,

raquel5181993's entry

xmas tree pictures[/img]

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Blinded By Silence
From: Rachel, darling! :'3
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/phoenix/ende

thyPOPE's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Soldier of Song
From: belly scratches please
Preference: Abbacus, Rejam, phoenix, ende, blue!

hybridic's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: space crawfish
From: harperrrrrr
Preference: Abbacus/ende/phoenix/rejam/blue

elvyralani's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: elvyralani
From: your face
Preference: ende, rejam, blue, abbacus, phoenix

Ruriska's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Ruriska
From: Moi
Preference: Rejam/blue/ende/phoe/abbs

Lural's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Lural
From: beep
Preference: Rejam/Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/

Amizade's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: space crawfish
From: yesterday
Preference: Rejam, endejester, Abbacus, and be blue, phoenix kiss

Scaramouche Fandango's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: StarieMichie
From: scaradango
Preference: blue/rejam/ende/phoe/abbacus

Of The Epidemic's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Of The Epidemic
From: Santa Paws
Preference: Blue, Rejam, Abbacus, Pheonix, Ende

Astraea Pandora's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Astraea Pandora
From: holiday wishes
Preference: Blue, Ende, Rejam, Phoenix, Abbacus

Tiarana's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: fluorescein
From: lots of mans under your christmas tree
Preference: ende/phoe/blue/rejam/abbs

Agneza's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Zee Oddwyn
From: Agneza
Preference: phoenix/Abbacus/blue/ende/rejam

anemosagkelos's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Huni Pi
From: Ane
Preference: Phoenix, blue, rejam, ende, abbacus

Tygress Dream's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Tygress Dream
From: Squirrel
Preference: rejam, ende, abbacus, phoenix, blue

hanging gallow's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: hanging gallow
From: Charlie the Alpaca
Preference: rejam/blue/ende/phoenix/Abbacus

Delicate Rose Bud's entry

first snow pictures[/img]

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Delicate Rose Bud
From: your garden gnomes
Preference: Abbacus / blue / phoenix / rejam / ende

Kathryn Dragonna's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Tygress Dream
From: katie
Preference: Rejam, endejester, Abbacus, phoenix kiss, and be blue

Prima Aria's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: fluorescein
From: a fail asian
Preference: phoenix/rejam/ende/abbacus/blue

Abbacus's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Zazair
From: Squeaky Feels
Preference: Abbacus, Rejam, Blue, Phoe, Ende

space crawfish's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: fluorescein
From: galactic crawdad
Preference: blue, Abbacus, phoenix, ende, rejam

Vesperiie's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: MuffinsBaby
From: fartoospoiledalready
Preference: End/blue/Rejam/phoenix/abbs

ashes to the wind's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: ashes to the wind
From: Your Good Side
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/phoenix/ende

FrostyPeaches's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: FrostyPeaches
From: Matope
Preference: rejam /abbacus / ende / phoenix / blue

treeka215's entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: space crawfish
From: Tentacle Fiend
Preference: NA!

This contest is over!

[Matope]

The second contest in the event, starting December 4 and ending December 6 at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is offer up some key words that we'll plug into our mad libs form. The best ones -- or maybe the worst ones -- or maybe the ones that make us laugh the most -- will get prizes.

Small teaser for the mad libs: the final product will be a message from your kin to someone else's!

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kimeti by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]A ____ MESSAGE OF ____![/b][/size][/color]
A kin's name:
Adjective ending in 'est':
Adjective:
Adjective:
Location:
Adjective:
Verb:
Adjective:
Verb:
Adjective:
Object:
Adjective:
Object:
Emotion:
Adjective:
Noun:
Your kin's name:

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event!

This event is over!

[Matope]

The second contest in the event, starting December 7 and ending December 9 at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is write up a short poem for a chance of winning!

All poems should be relatively short in length, should be related in some way to a gift, and should also use repetition in whatever manner you'd like, whether it's repeating one word, a verse, or a phrase. Be creative!

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kimeti by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]POEM POEM POEM POEM![/b][/size][/color]

[insert poem here]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event!

Sarano_Krem's Entry

The Gifter

He is an odd one.
He steals.
He sees a man of wealth,
He steals.
He sees a little girl playing,
He steals.
He sees a poor family,
He steals.
He sees someone all alone,
He steals.
He steals He steals He steals-
He gives.


If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Kitty Sprightt
From: Krem brulee
Preference: phoenix/Abbacus/blue/ende/rejam

Blinded By Silence's Entry

Christmas is almost here.

Only two more weeks of shopping!

F*ck F*ck F*ck F*ck F*ck!

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Blinded By Silence
From:myself, seeing as I suck at poetry and have little chance of winning. <3 [in lowercase!]
Preference: abbacus - blue - rejam - phoenix - ende

raquel5181993's Entry

"What is a gift," asked the son.

The father replied, "A gift is a something you give."

"Why do you give it?"

"You give it to make someone happy."

"Why do you want to make them happy?"

"You want to show them you care."
"That is what giving gifts is all about."

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: raquel5181993
From: me
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/ende/phoenix

Suishii's Entry

Another icy amble
Through the snowflake-spangled swamp
Through the dead and dying bramble
We take another rousing romp
Though the world is cold and crisp
Coarse ice crackling underhoof
We do not forget the gift
And the land that offers proof
Seasons slipping into seasons
Hours running after hours
We do not forget the reason
From the freeze follow the flowers

Praise our creators, all those before
And all who follow after
Their gifts are too great to ignore
All things from grief to laughter!

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Suishii
From: a greedy person mad
Preference: rejam/ende/abbs/blue/phoe

errr the repetition is supposed to be alliteration I dunno

Delicate Rose Bud's Entry

Christmas Day

Shaking, rattling
test the preset
What could be inside this year?

Ripping, Clawing
Pulling, Tearing
All the pretty paper gone

Scissors open
All the boxes
To release the toys within

Fire Trucks and
Dress-up Dollies
All the little dreams come true

Screams and giggles
Hugs and laughter
It's the best time of the year

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Delicate Rose Bud
From: Matope
Preference: blue/rejam/Abbacus/phoenix/ende

FrostyPeaches's Entry

Winter
I walk inside the store, placed an order
stand in line, waiting

Winter
"Jingle bells" played through speakers
it's Christmas time

Winter
Hot chocolate and Gingerbread Latte
i can smell it in the air

Winter
Flakes of white fall to the ground
it's snowing

Winter
Holding the warm cup between my hands
walked outside

Winter
Sees old man sitting there with chapped lips and hands
homeless

Winter
Wind picked up and chilled our faces
getting cold

Winter
Gives old man my cup of Gingerbread Latte
"Merry Christmas"

Winter
One small act of kindness at a time
"Joy to the World"


If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Ultima Vita
From: frosty
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

olive v2's Entry

GIFT WRAPPIN'
it's what I do
for Christmas time, it's my favorite day foo'

A present under the tree is bes'
With all that ribbon it's sure to impress

The best gift of all, man I gotta say
Is the one that I give to you, heyheyhey

(LOL, terrible rap is awesome.)

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: olive v2
From: santa (me....)
Preference: blue/rejam/phoenix/ende/abbacus

THeSLuSH's Entry

The tie to 'gift' may be slightly ambiguous, but the poem is about the gift of Grace.
Also, sorry if it is too long, but it is in true sestina form o.o

“By Thy Name Only”

Hallowed in cave, open in angle,
forgotten in a place where
story is cracked, a break
in fable. Found in rest,
His shroud thought twisted
in time with pioused peers--

A stone moved for eyes to peer
inside, dust drifting in angled
rays, in the holy light that twists
and turns visages that were
once praying on He in rest.
The sight that begins a break

into prayer now begins to break
the big doubt: How do we peer
past the horizon, as the rest
do in faith, kingdom come, no angle
lead into temptation, where
eyes, to glimpse the gates, must twist

and turn to trespass place, and twist
again to see the dawn break
over that line, a site where
comfort, furthest, appears
to move farther, an angle
mirrored steadily without rest,

easing the fearing? The rest,
those in doubt, seem a twist
in Our Father’s face, angled
by derision, deft to break
credence in Credo, and peers
with leering holes, in arms where

souls go to lie in slump, where
their essence is left to rest
and lichen under stone, peered
only in passing, in hope for a twist
in immortality, faith that won’t break
trumpets, painted above, their angled

blow welcoming broken bones. As the rest
below, His skull is found wearing a twisted
crown, a halo which delivers us no angel.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: THeSLuSH
From: santa
Preference: ende/rejam/blue/Abbacus/phoenix

Chrystali's Entry

Give the gift of thoughtfulness
In giftbox or lended ear
Valuable and so dearly needed,
Especially in such a hard year

A gift that says, "I've thought of you,
Now enjoy yourself, as you ought to,"
Decked in pixel ribbon, to give what has you smitten.

Give the gift of consideration
Inspired by the season,
For Matope has seen fit
To add more swamp goats to our legion!

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Jun D
From: chrystmas spirit
Preference: rejam/ende/blue/phoenix/Abbacus

ashes to the wind's Entry

Presents...
The wrapping!
And then there is the tapping!
Carolers at my door.
More presents.
I think I'm close to snapping.
Now there is that tapping.
Carolers at my door.
Singing songs of wrapping more!
Be gone with you, I must implore.
Let me be if nothing more.
Stop tapping! I must get back to wrapping.
Wrapping these presents... More and more.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: ashes to the wind
From: someone special
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/ende/phoenix

Ruriska's Entry

This gift for you is hardly new,
I’ve given it before.
This gift for you is hardly new,
There’s nothing that’s worth more.
This gift for you is hardly new,
It can’t be bought in stores.
This gift for you is hardly new,
My love is always yours.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: charLOLLI sheen
From: Ruriska
Preference: Rejam/Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix

Jesters Jingle's Entry

find it quick and find it fast,
dig through leaves and through sea glass.
find the right, or find the best,
pick it out from all the rest.
find her something useful there,
or underneath the tree owl's stare.
find a vine to tie a bow,
and gift it to my loving doe.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: myself
From: santa
Preference: abbacus/rejam/phoenix/blue/endejester

Jun D's Entry

With chiding words she wound and wound
the soothing leaf three times around
the stretch of limb now quite festooned -
above his hoof: the bleeding wound.

"You know full well that drop could tear
your hide apart - why did you dare
that fall? You've lost your mind, I fear."
(You'd ne'er thought her close to a tear.)

With nervous smile he did present
the bounty of his fraught descent:
the gleaming stone, the palest crescent
- the perfect winter's present.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: lostandtold
From: QAQ!!!
Preference: blue/rejam/ende/abbs/phoe

Amorpheous's Entry

run, little child, headlong
into a jaw filled with sharp teeth

run, young one, headlong
down a throat, light to long dark to light

run, strong thing, headlong
into the belly, burning you without heat

run, old and wise, headlong
out and away, emerging, afresh and anew

so, run, headlong, into winter
for the beast of winter gives the gift of spring

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Amorpheous
From: what, seriously, really
Preference: rejam, and be blue, phoenix kiss, endejester, abbacus

fluorescein's Entry

One for me, one for you.
Someone didn't get the notification.
One for me, one for you.
He's totally oblivious to the seasonal elation
One for me, one for you.
"It's the winter festival they're preparing for"
One for me, one for you.
"It looks delicious, this boar"
One for me, one for you.
"Why is his pile so large?"
One for me, one for you.
"Who put this ******** buck in charge?"

One for me, one for you.
He turns to his hoard to pick up the pieces,
and goes to the kin with the most creases
One for me, the rest for you.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: anemosagkelos
From: crotchalicious
Preference: rejam, blue, ende, phoenix, ABBA

Sinbari's Entry

Presents shouldn't ever be this hard to get into
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!
Your wrapping is pathetic and completely askew
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!
By the time I get it open, I probably won't care
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!
About the stupid sweater you got and expect me to wear
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!
Why must you go overboard, even for the tag
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!
Next time just put my present in a simple gift bag!
Too much freaking tape, tape, tape, tape, tape!


If I win, please use the following info for my box:
To: Sinbari
From: Santa
Preference: Endejester, Abbacus, blue, phoenix, rejam

This contest is over!

[Matope]

This contest is now over!

The second contest in the event, starting December 10 and ending December 12 at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is any kind of art that shows Matope in winter!

All art should be 100% your own work, and can represent any part of Matope that you like -- whether it be kin, the swamp itself, pets, the sky, whatever inspires you. Be creative!

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kimeti by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]A SNOWY SCENE![/b][/size][/color]

[spoiler][img]artURLhere[/img][/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

ENTRIES:

Patmos of Endtimes entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Patmos of Endtimes
From: santa
Preference: rejam, blue, phoenix, ende, Abbacus

Delicate Rose Bud entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Delicate Rose Bud
From: matope
Preference: blue/rejam/abbacus/ende/phoenix

Muffinsbaby entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: muffin~
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

Blinded By Silence entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: myself, because i'm a greedy b*****d.
Preference: abbacus - blue - rejam - phoenix - ende

Rejam entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: hybridic
From: someone who loves you
Preference: rejam/phoenix/abbacus/blue/ende

Chrystali entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Jun D
From: chrysmas spirit
Preference: rejam/blue/ende/Abbacus/phoenix

Amizade entry

Plus a bonus picture of a tiny kimeti silhouette. LOL @ the legs.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: fluorescein
From: miza
Preference: rejam, blue, abbacus, phoenix, ende

Suishii entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Tiarana
From: boxhaver
Preference: phoe/ende/blue/abbs/rejam

FrostyPeaches entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: FrostyPeaches Kitty Sprightt
From: stinky
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

Lural entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Lural
From: hohoho
Preference: Rejam, Ende, Blue, Phoenix, Abbacus

venafydan entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: venafydan
From: cake mage
Preference: Rejam, Ende, Phoenix, Abbacus, Blue

Sinbari entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: Santa
Preference: endjester, blue, abbacus, phoenix, rejam

Queen Kiriux entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:Queen Kiriux
From: me!
Preference: rejam blue abbs phoenix ende

Jun D entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Chrystali
From: somebunny
Preference: rejam/blue/ende/Abbacus/phoenix

Aric Val entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Amizade
From: Aric
Preference: phoenix endejester abbacus blue rejam

fluorescein entry

Just Fiend and Goosebumps playing in the snow

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: anemosagkelos
From: crotchkins
Preference: rejam, blue, ende, phoenix, ABBA!

phoenix kiss entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: phoenix
From: Beetleshell
Preference:
blue/rejam/abbacus/ende/phoenix

space crawfish entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: elvyralani
From: <3
Preference: rejam, Abbacus, blue, ende, phoenix

[/spoiler

[Matope]

This contest is over!

The second contest in the event, starting December 13 and ending December 15 at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is make a simple snowflake at Make-a-Flake!

Use the simple interface at Make-a-Flake to cut out shapes and create a snowflake. Hit "preview flake" and then take a screencap of your snowflake and upload that to imgur [or any other image hosting!] It'd be awesome if you cropped down, too, but if you don't know how, that's okay.

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kimeti by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]MADE-A-FLAKE![/b][/size][/color]

[spoiler][img]snowflakeurlhere[/img][/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

ENTRIES:

Jesters Jingle entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: myself
From: myself
Preference: /blue/abbacus/ende/rejam/phoenix

this was way fun. XD

Aric Val entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: fluorescein
From: aric
Preference: rejam/phoenix/ende/blue/abbacus

THIS WAS TOO FUN LIKE WOAH

Huni Pi entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Rown
From: Cakeshipper
Preference: blue, Abbacus, rejam, ende, phoenix

/@ 3@/ heart

anemosagkelos entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: venafydan
From: ane
Preference: Rejam, Abbacus, blue, ende, Phoenix

Muffinsbaby entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Muffinsbaby
From: Santa~
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref.

Suishii entry

it's like... trees. making rings is hard!

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Lural
From: a cool guy
Preference: phoe/blue/abbs/ende/rejam

Toshihiko Two entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Prolixity
From: Toshi
Preference: rejam, blue, phoenix, ende, abbacus

raquel5181993 entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: Bacon
Preference: Abbacus/rejam/blue/ende/phoenix

Tiarana entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Tellah Amna
From: Tia
Preference: abbs/blue/phoe/ende/rejam

Midare entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Ryleth Trallis
From: Midare
Preferences: none.

Ruriska entry

Six Totoma stood together around their meeting place of carefully laid twigs and stones and told stories of their exploits until the night was done.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:Maxx D
From: Lady R.
Preference: blue/rejam/ende/abbs/phoe

Haha, so much fun. ;o;

Tygress Dream entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Tygress Dream
From: Powder
Preference: rejam, ende, abbacus, phoenix, blue

fluorescein entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: anemosagkelos
From: crotchkiss
Preference: rejam, blue, ende, phoenix, ABBA!

Vesperiie entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: MuffinsBaby
From: spoiledandbadatcontests [in lowercase!]
Preference: Ende/Blue/Abby/Phoe/Rejam

charLOLLI sheen entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Ruriska
From: qAq
Preference: Blue/Phoenix/Ende/Rejam/Abbacus

EchoLimaFoxtrot entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: unda the mistletoe
Preference: ende, and be blue, abbacus, phoenix, rejam

Blinded By Silence entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: i really want a kio, damnit!
Preference: abbacus -blue - rejam - phoenix - ende

FrostyPeaches entry

i don't suggest staring at it for too long. you'll start seeing things like me.
cow heads, bats, and creepy thing with arms + legs..? don't recall wanting to make those xd

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: FrostyPeaches
From: stinky
Preference: blue / abbacus / ende / phoenix / rejam

venafydan entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: venafydan
From: the cake mage of sheep
Preference: Abbacus, Rejam, Ende, Blue, Phoenix

Delicate Rose Bud entry

WHOFLAKE 8D

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Delicate Rose Bud
From: Matope
Preference: blue/abbacus/rejam/ende/phoenix

Lural entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Ashes to the wind
From: a ho ho ho
Preference: Ende, Abbacus, Blue, Phoenix, Rejam

SilverShieldwolf entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: SilverShieldwolf
From: santa
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

moineau bavarde entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Celestial Requiem
From: Kit
Preference: ende, phoenix, blue, rejam, abbacus

Queen Kiriux entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: uncharted waters
From: your mom
Preference: Blue Abbs Phoenix Rejam Ende

Sinbari entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: Santa
Preference: ende/blue/abbacus/phoenix/rejam

ashes to the wind entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:ashes to the wind
From: your good side
Preference: rejam/Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix

Jay Wayne entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Jay Wayne
From: District
Preference: blue/rejam/Abbacus/ende/phoenix

Sarano_Krem entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: phoenix kiss
From: an adoring regular
Preference: rejam/blue/Abbacus/ende/phoenix

Lady Aria Starstone entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Lady Aria Starstone
From: Santa
Preference: Blue, Rejam, Ende, Phoenix, Abbacus

Celestial Requiem entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: SilverShieldwolf
From: celestial
Preference: and be blue, rejam, abbacus, phoenix kiss, endejester

I made too many of these orz

Amorpheous entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Amorpheous
From: needs a life
Preference: Rejam, and be blue, phoenix kiss, endejester, abbacus

A kimeti and her song bird. I made so many snowflakes...

[Matope]

This contest is over!

The second contest in the event, starting December 16 and ending December 18 at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is create a simple carol that suits the swamp!

You can either create an original winter carol, or you can take one from our world and rewrite it such that it suits the kin of Matope. If you want to also record your carol and upload it to youtube/upload an MP3, you may well get bonus points! However, it is by no means a requirement.

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kin by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]HARK THE HERALD ____ SING![/b][/size][/color]

[spoiler]Entry or link goes here![/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

Muffinsbaby entry

Carol of the Bells - Matope Style

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Muffinsbaby
From: selfish chick
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

ashes to the wind entry

Winter Hunt

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:ashes to the wind
From: yo boo
Preference: rejam/blue/ende/phoenix/Abbacus

Lural entry

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

Frost bitten, ice crusts my eyes
I traveled the distance
But I thought that I’d die
Before I got there
Will I ever get there?
Well
I’ll follow the sun
Each step forward
I’ll leave footsteps in the snow
Leave the harsh mountains that I know
I’ll leave it
I’m heading for Ghost Thistle’s mound
The marshes of the swamp
And the forest all around

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

Oooo
I’ll make it

I see the moon
It lights up the skies
Reflect on the snow
Trees covered with ice
Dark of the longest night
Winter solstice has come
Yet
I am still a long way from Matope

I face the harsh winds as they tear trees apart
I keep moving forward with this ache in my heart
Oh oh
I can see the swamp in the distance this journey was worth it

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

(They blow~)

I face the harsh winds as they tear trees apart
I keep moving forward with this ache in my heart
Oh oh
I can see the swamp in the distance this journey was worth it
Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow
Last winter
T’was an ache in my heart
But the very next day the wind blew away.
This year
The pain I can’t bear
I’ll follow the winds where they blow

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:Lural
From:Me
Preference:Rejam/ Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix

Patmos of Endtimes entry

My voice is totally off because of my cold please accept this little offering with a grain of salt.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Petite Kitsune
From: alec
Preference: Abbacus, rejam, blue, phoenix, ende

fluorescein entry

I sing.

Joy to the Swamp, Doom is come!
Let the old crane look away;
Let every doe and buck succumb,
And Look-See lead them astray,
And Gloom and Lull slay,
And Look-See, and Gloom, and Lull play.

Joy to the Swamp, this Mare seeks veins!
Let kin their bodies drip-dry;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat their blood-curdling cry,
Repeat their blood-curdling cry,
Repeat, repeat, their blood-curdling cry.

No more let cries and sorrows grow,
Countless bodies are scattered;
She comes with fire and hair a-flow
Run far if wasp wings are heard,
Run far if wasp wings are heard,
Run far, run far if wasp wings are heard.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: fluorescein
From: no shame diggity
Preference: blue, rejam, phoenix, ende, abbacus

[Matope]

This contest is over!

The next contest in the event, starting December 19th and ending December 21st at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is decorate an ornament however you'd like!

Using either the .psd shaded template ornament or the simple-outline ornament below, use any method you like to decorate it and make it beautiful, either on the computer or by printing it out on paper and adding details via hand with traditional mediums. Our only request is that whatever you post be no bigger than 700px wide.

On the .psd template, feel free to change the base color of the ornament, the highlight color, the shading color, the topper color -- anything you'd like, in addition to drawing new shapes and designs on new layers, and anything else you desire.

Click the small images below for the larger version / templated version.


The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kin by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]ADD MY ORNAMENT TO THE TREE![/b][/size][/color]

[spoiler][img]entry goes here[/img][/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

ENTRIES:

Muffinsbaby entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To:Vesperiie
From: <3
Preference: Ende, Rejam, blue, phoe, Abbs

anemosagkelos entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: anemosagkelos
From: saneta
Preference: rejam, blue, phoenix, abbs, ende

fluorescein entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: anemosagkelos
From: crochfairy
Preference: rejam, blue, phoenix, abbs, ende

Tiarana entry

colored spring, christmas ornament version :V

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: lord zoamelgustar
From: Magic Swamp Fairy
Preference: blue/abbs/phoe/rejam/ende

venafydan entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: mage
From: cake
Preference: Abbacus, rejam, blue, phoenix, ende

*goes with something classic* I remember having ornament bulbs like this as a kid.
And yeah, Gimp + .psd = fugly shading & highlighting

Amizade entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: venafydan
From: miza
Preference: Abbacus, rejam, blue, phoenix, ende

Aric Val entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Amizade
From: BP <3
Preference: rejam phoenix ende blue abbacus

Blinded By Silence entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: because i'm a greedy grubber
Preference: abbacus - blue - rejam - phoenix - ende

Amorpheous entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Amorpheous
From: really, why?
Preference: rejam, blue, phoe, abbs, ende

Sinbari entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: Santa
Preference: ende/blue/abbacus/phoe/rejam

Avalanche decided she needed some love instead of Shiver this time. XD

Jesters Jingle entry

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: myself
From: myself
Preference:rejam/phoenix/ende/blue/ abbacus

Patmos of Endtimes

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: 0- Menma -0
From: Alec
Preference: Rejam/Blue/Abby/phoenix/ende

FrostyPeaches entry

img name: imoncracklol
uhh.. smoky christmas balls anyone..? rofl
tried to get the snow effect. absolutely don't understand how to use gimp.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: FrostyPeaches
From: wendigo ~o:
Preference: rejam - abba - phoenix - ende - blue

[Matope]

This raffle is over!

The next part of the event, starting December 22nd and ending December 24th at 8pm 11:59pm EST, is a simple free raffle giving out 5 boxes!

Each person can claim one free ticket. If you are a newbie [for the purpose of this raffle, that means you have 0-3 kin of any sort] then you can claim the ticket for yourself. Otherwise, you must claim the ticket for a newbie of your choice. Newbies can receive multiple tickets, from different people! That's fine! But each person can only make one claim.

The winners of the raffle get gift boxes, certed according to the form below. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kin by the colorists in question!

To claim your ticket, please use the following code:

Newbies [people with 0-3 kin] use the following:

[color=green][size=20][b]CLAIMING MY NEWBIE TICKET![/b][/size][/color]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[b]To:[/b] your username here!
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event!

Everyone else [more than 3 kin] use the following:

[color=red][size=20][b]CLAIMING A NEWBIE TICKET FOR [newbie's username]![/b][/size][/color]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[b]To:[/b] newbie's username here!
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event!

[Matope]

This contest is over!

The next contest in the event, starting December 25th and ending December 27th at 8pm EST, will give away somewhere between one and five boxes -- and all you have to do is create a simple avatar based on any kin here at Matope!

Head to Tektek's Dream Avatar Maker and use as many items as you'd like to represent any kin here at Matope, either your own or someone else's. You can represent their personality, their style, their colors -- whatever works to you. We just request that, in addition to anything else you use, you include one winter item such as Let It Snow, or any garment with clothing, to help keep your entry seasonal!

The winners of these boxes will be able to either keep them or send them to friends. At the end of the event, these boxes will open to reveal semi-custom kin by the colorists in question!

To submit your entry, please use the following code:

[color=green][size=20][b]I REPRESENTED [kin name here] IN HUMAN FORM![/b][/size][/color]

[spoiler][img]entry goes here[/img][/spoiler]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

Entries:

Entry By Astraea Pandora

I REPRESENTED LIFE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Astraea Pandora
From: Christmas Spirit
Preference: Rejam, Phoenix, Blue, Abbacus, Ende

Entry By Muffinsbaby

I REPRESENTED KEEP ME CLOSER IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Vesperiie
From: muffin
Preference: Ende, Rejam, Blue, Phoe, Abbs!

Entry By phoenix kiss

I REPRESENTED ECLIPSE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: phoenix kiss
From: Eclipse
Preference: blue/rejam/abbacus/ende/phoenix

Entry By anemosagkelos

I REPRESENTED LIGHTNING STRIKE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: anemosagkelos
From: saneta
Preference: Rejam/blue/phoenix/abbacus/ende

Entry By elvyralani

I REPRESENTED SUBLIME IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Maxx D
From: elvy
Preference: phoenix, rejam, blue, ende, abbacus

Entry By Asahi Kumoru

I REPRESENTED ROSE TOES IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: asahi kumoru
From: santa
Preference: phoenix, rejam, blue, ende, abbacus

Entry By thyPOPE

I REPRESENTED SHAMELESS IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Melancholies
From: where we were
Preference: rejam/phoenix kiss/abbacus/endejester/and be blue

Entry By Lural

I REPRESENTED FLASH FLOOD IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Lural
From: a big ho ho ho
Preference: Rejam, Ende, Blue, Phoenix, Abbacus

Entry By Chrystali

I REPRESENTED SNOW STORM IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: chrystali
From: 2012
Preference: ende/rejam/blue/Abbacus/phoenix

Entry By Minsuil

I REPRESENTED WHAT COMES AFTER IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: thyPOPE
From: desu
Preference: rejam, phoenix kiss, and be blue, abbacus, endejester

Entry By Patmos of Endtimes

I REPRESENTED GLIMPSES IN HUMAN FORM!


If that doesn't count because of the edit, here is a non-edited version.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Patmos of Endtimes
From: santa
Preference: blue, rejam, abby, phoenix, ende

Entry By musicaloner7

I REPRESENTED Spiked Heart IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: musicaloner7
From: no one
Preference: Abbacus, rejam, ende, phoenix, blue!

Entry By Tiarana

I REPRESENTED From the Roots IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Jesters Jingle
From: Magic Swamp Fairy
Preference: abbacus/phoenix/ende/blue/rejam

why are there no good spotty dude items in his colors /crais in corner

Entry By fluorescein

I REPRESENTED BEYOND THE PALE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Appeal
From: crotchfairy
Preference: Rejam, and be blue, phoenix kiss, endejester, Abbacus

Entry By Kitty Sprightt

I REPRESENTED AND BE BLUE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Duke of Donut
From: half-boss
Preference: Ende, Abby, blue, Rejam, phoe

(I think I picked like the worst kin in my herd name-wise for this sorry blue)

Entry By Blinded By Silence

I REPRESENTED THE PAIN IN YOUR HEART IN HUMAN FORM!



Ornate Snowflake was my winter-y item.

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: myself
Preference: abbacus - blue - rejam- phoenix - ende

Entry By Sarano_Krem

I REPRESENTED Meticulous Owl IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sarano_Krem
From: Kris Kringle
Preference: ende/rejam/blue/phoenix/Abbacus

Entry By Sinbari

I REPRESENTED Forever Young IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Sinbari
From: The Grinch
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/phoenix/ende

Entry By LOLLI qAq

I REPRESENTED Reticent Smiles IN HUMAN FORM!


If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: LOLLI qaq
From: Smiles
Preference: rejam, blue, ende, phoe, abbs

Entry By Suishii

I REPRESENTED JASMINE SMOKE IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Tiarana
From: thank you for boat ;_;
Preference: abbs/ende/rejam/blue/phoe

Entry By SilverShieldwolf

I REPRESENTED Nature's Way IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Riffler
From: silvershieldwolf
Preference: Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam

Entry By The Cake Mage of Sheep

I REPRESENTED Bone Flowers IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Appeal
From: the cake mage of sheep
Preference: Rejam, and be blue, phoenix kiss, endejester, Abbacus

Entry By Tygress Dream

I REPRESENTED Mire Wraith IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Tygress Dream
From: Powder
Preference: ende, rejam, abbacus, phoenix, blue

Entry By raquel5181993

I REPRESENTED MIST REST IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Blinded By Silence
From: Rachel. Love you lots! <3
Preference: Abbacus/blue/rejam/ende/phoenix

Entry By Evelastina

I REPRESENTED Nightmare-of-Roses IN HUMAN FORM!



If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: Evelastina
From: n/a
Preference: Rejam, Ende, Abbacus, phoenix, blue

Entry by Riffler

I REPRESENTED Night Tears IN HUMAN FORM!

[img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/blue/nighttears_silver.gif/[img]

If I win, please use the following info for my box:

To: me
From:
Preference: endejester, Abbacus, phoenix kiss, and be blue, Rejam

[Matope]

The last part of the event, with signups starting December 28th and ending December 30th at 8pm EST, will be a drinking contest that gives away all remaining boxes not reserved for the gram thread!

This contest will be a Russian-roulette style raffle, meaning all entrants will be added to a list and, from there, will be one-by-one systematically removed until only the strong remain!

As this is the last event, in the spirit of giving, we ask that only those people who have not won a box either to keep or to give away, whether it be in a contest, a raffle, or via grams, enter as part of this raffle. Also, if you win, try to give it to someone who hasn't yet gotten a box -- but we understand if you choose someone who has!

The Russian Roulette will take place after the Advertising winners have been rolled -- and any advertising winners will be removed from the list, to keep the spirit of 'only those who haven't won anything yet' in effect.

To enter the event, please post the following in the thread:

[color=green][size=20][b]READY TO DRINK TIL I DROP![/b][/size][/color]

[i]If I win, please use the following info for my box:[/i]
[spoiler][b]To:[/b] this can either be yourself or someone else, but it should be their exact username
[b]From:[/b] you can put whatever you want here, we will copy it exactly [in lowercase!]
[b]Preference:[/b] Abbacus/blue/ende/phoenix/rejam, in order of pref. You must include all five in this event![/spoiler]

[Matope]

Free raffle you say?!

We're finishing this event up with a little two-day raffle to ring in the New Year the old fashioned way -- with ALCOHOL!

As said above, this raffle is entirely free -- all you have to do to get a ticket is fill out the form below. There are no restrictions on who can enter, and no extra tickets for anyone: this is a simple one ticket per person raffle that will be drawn at 8pm EST on January 1st!

To keep me sane when rolling [so I don't have to reroll A MILLION TIMES] please include as many of the prizes as you can in your preference list. You don't have to do all of them, but be generous instead of stingy, in this case! We just gave out 100 kin, no one need feel greedy. (;

KEEP THE CODE TAGS IN PLACE, because it'll make it so much easier for blue to gather tickets.

Ticket Code

[align=center][b][size=24][color=red]A TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR![/color][/size][/b]
[code][*][b]Username:[/b] [size=7]PREFERENCE LIST HERE[/size][/code][/align]

[Matope]

5 boxes are reserved for one final event: Advertising!

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.83536071/][img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/colorist/winter12/button-250x100.gif[/img][/url]

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.83536071/][img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/colorist/winter12/button-250x100b.gif[/img][/url]

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.83536071/][img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/colorist/winter12/button-250x100c.gif[/img][/url]

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.83536071/][img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/colorist/winter12/button-200x40.gif[/img][/url]

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.83536071/][img]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/images/colorist/winter12/button-200x40b.gif[/img][/url]

Put one of the above links in your sig and post the following code in this thread and you will get one ticket toward winning a giftbox. These will be rolled on December 30th, just before the final drinking game, so 7pm EST.

[color=red][size=20][b]I'M ADVERTISING AND FULL OF WINTER CHEER![/b][/size][/color]

Note, you only post this once and can only get one ticket, but we hope you will!

Tickets:

1. Amizade
   
2. Amorpheous
   
3. anemosagkelos
   
4. ashes to the wind
   
5. Astraea Pandora
   
6. Blinded By Silence
   
7. charLOLLI sheen
   
8. Chrystali
   
9. EchoLimaFoxtrot
   
10. elvyralani
    
11. fluorescein
    
12. FrostyPeaches
    
13. Jesters Jingle
    
14. lostandtold
    
15. Muffinsbaby
    
16. phoenix kiss
    
17. Prima Aria
    
18. raquel5181993
    
19. Ruriska
    
20. Sarano_Krem
    
21. SilverShieldwolf
    
22. Sinbari
    
23. space crawfish
    
24. Suishii
    
25. Tygress Dream
    
26. venafydan
    
27. Dresdon Highsmith
    
28. fefe4ever2